T-man

American  

[tee-man] / ˈtiˌmæn /

noun

• T-men
  plural

1. a special investigator of the Department of the Treasury.

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T-man British  

noun

1. a law-enforcement agent of the US Treasury

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• T-men
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of T-man

First recorded in 1935–40

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Example Sentences

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T-man Brass Bancroft and partner look for stolen engraving plates in Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2019

The most renowned T-man was Eliot Ness, whose band of “untouchables” undermined Al Capone’s illegal brewing operations.

From Slate ● Jan. 17, 2013

"It might be corny," added the regional T-man, Edward Reese, "but it's still fundamental."

From Time Magazine Archive

In T2, 10 years later, the T-man is back, but on the side of the angels.

From Time Magazine Archive

“The T-man lives with his in-laws. I don’t think they get along too well.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

T-men told Congress that income earned abroad should not be taxed until brought back to U.S., and investors in underdeveloped areas should be able to deduct losses in foreign stocks from U.S. income.

From Time Magazine Archive

While the T-men break up big counterfeiting rings, he goes blandly on passing his outrageously crude singles.

From Time Magazine Archive

In 49 games, against the most rugged opponents that could be found, Leahy's T-men rolled up an awesome record of 42 victories, 4 ties, only 3 defeats.

From Time Magazine Archive

When six T-men showed up at the Detroit Worker office, Editor William Allan refused to accept the seizure order, argued that his paper was owned by a separate Michigan corporation.

From Time Magazine Archive

Elmer Irey and his T-men put the finger on such arrogant law-flout-ers as Al Capone, "Nucky" Johnson, Moe Annenberg and Tom Pendergast.

From Time Magazine Archive

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